When working at height or in confined spaces, having the right rescue system is essential. Stratalign’s rescue-rated davit cranes are specifically engineered to support both lifting and personnel recovery, giving your team the protection they need during high-risk operations.

Protect your team when it matters most. Explore Stratalign’s rescue-rated cranes and stay ready for any confined space or emergency lift.

What Are Rescue Rated Davit Cranes?

Rescue-rated davit cranes are specialised lifting devices designed for both fall arrest and personnel recovery. Unlike standard material-handling cranes, these systems are tested and certified for human suspension, meaning they’re safe and compliant for lifting, lowering, or retrieving people during routine access or emergency response.

You’ll commonly find rescue-rated cranes used in:

• Confined Space Entry and Retrieval: Ideal for accessing tanks, manholes, and vessels where traditional access is limited. Cranes can safely lower workers and retrieve them quickly in an emergency.
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Sites: Often required for maintenance tasks involving deep wells, treatment tanks, or filter pits where personnel access is hazardous.
• Utilities and Maintenance Pits: Provides a safe means of access and escape in underground electrical vaults or service trenches.
• Emergency Evacuation Zones: Used to extract workers from hard-to-reach areas when immediate rescue is needed.
• Hazardous or Restricted Access Areas: Ensures compliant rescue procedures where gas, fumes, or instability pose additional risks.

Each Stratalign system is designed to integrate seamlessly with winches, harnesses, and retrieval blocks, forming a dependable part of your overall safety strategy.

Why Choose a Rescue Rated Crane?

In rescue situations, there’s no room for hesitation; your equipment needs to perform, first time, every time. Stratalign’s range of rescue cranes delivers on reliability, ease of use, and local compliance.

• Compliance Confidence: All our rescue-rated cranes are tested and certified to meet AS/NZS standards for fall arrest and personnel lifting, giving you peace of mind and full regulatory compliance.
• Dual Functionality: These cranes are engineered to switch seamlessly between lifting equipment and rescuing people, making them ideal for work environments with both needs.
• Easy Setup: Modular, lightweight designs mean you can assemble and deploy the crane quickly, whether it’s for scheduled entry or an unplanned emergency. – no tools required for assembly and disassembly.
• Built for NZ Conditions: Our cranes are designed to handle tough industrial environments, from treatment plants to remote utility sites, with safety and durability in mind.

Need guidance? Contact our team; we’ll help you tailor a rescue system that fits your site and keeps your crew protected.